Take time to read the manufacturer's manual to get a better understanding of your car's unique requirements, such as the optimum level of tyre pressure.

It may be worthwhile sending your car to a grooming centre for a good polish job as this will help preserve the life of its paint work.

Replace worn-out wiper blades regularly as they are likely to scratch the windscreen if they are structurally damaged.

Keep leather seats well-maintained: Wipe with a damp cloth and moisturise the leather once every three months. Do not use cleaning detergents that are abrasive or contain chemical components.

Try to fill up the petrol tank completely to prevent it from being corroded.

Extracted from: The Straits Times newspaper